Five-fingered Evolutionary Discount

Five-fingered Evolutionary Discount

Mickey Mouse gets along just fine with four digits on each hand, so why do humans have five of these digits? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie ask why so many creatures evolved with a five-fingered discount.

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Devil Bat

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Devil Bat

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1940 American horror film “The Devil Bat,” starring Bela Lugosi and Suzanne Kaaren. Watch out, because giant bats are coming for your aftershave! (originally published 7/12/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Jun 20251h 14min

From the Vault: Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 1

From the Vault: Yuru-chara: Japanese Mascots, Part 1

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss Japan’s beloved yuru-chara, corporate and governmental mascots that are undeniably cute but with deeper connections to other aspects of Japanese culture. (originally published 7/9/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Jun 20251h 4min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams

Weirdhouse Cinema: Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive into Akira Kurosawa’s gorgeous and surreal 1990 anthology film, "Dreams."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Jun 20251h 32min

Lost Wonders, with Tom Lathan

Lost Wonders, with Tom Lathan

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Tom Lathan, author of “Lost Wonders: 10 Tales of Extinction from the 21st Century.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Jun 202544min

The Monstrefact Redux: The Flight of Dragons

The Monstrefact Redux: The Flight of Dragons

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses a curious proposed method of dragon flight proposed by author Peter Dickinson in the 1979 book “The Flight of Dragons.” (originally published 4/17/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Jun 20254min

STBYM Listener Mail: Bringer of Jollity

STBYM Listener Mail: Bringer of Jollity

Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Jun 202543min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Black Lizard (1968)

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Black Lizard (1968)

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Kinji Fukasaku’s weird 1968 super-criminal romp “Black Lizard,” starring Japanese drag queen Akihiro Miwa, based on the novel by Edogawa Ranpo and the stage adapation by Yukio Mishima. (originally published 5/31/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Jun 20251h 7min

From the Vault: The Well-Connected Animal, with Lee Alan Dugatkin

From the Vault: The Well-Connected Animal, with Lee Alan Dugatkin

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with evolutionary biologist and historian of science Lee Alan Dugatkin about his new book “The Well-Connected Animal: Social Networks and the Wondrous Complexity of Animal Societies.” You'll learn about the complex social networks of vampire bats, dolphins, bees and more. (orignally published 5/14/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Jun 202551min

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